With consumers increasing tasking note of excess plastic packaging, companies can boost their brand image (and provide another point of pride to their employees) by using compostable mailers. Tishwish offers a line of zero-waste mailers that are sturdy, customizable and 100% compostable, made from bio-based polymer (from corn) and completely CORNpostable. Among their other … [More]
Terra Tempe – Grounded in Southwest Inspiration
Terra Tempe is the latest addition to Tempe’s bustling downtown corridor. Located on the ground floor of The Westin Tempe at the corner of 7th Street and Mill Avenue, Terra Tempe brings a sophisticated yet approachable dining experience to the neighborhood with a menu of Modern American cuisine that cleverly combines bold, rustic flavors with locally sourced ingredients to … [More]
Estate Planning for Closely Held Businesses
Many owners of closely held businesses are so busy with the daily activities involved with running a business that they haven’t had time to put an estate plan in place. Or, if they have an estate plan, it hasn’t been updated recently. While having an estate plan is important for everyone, it is particularly important for closely held business owners in order to protect the … [More]
Five Tips for Easier Business Tax Filing
Running a business is hard and often requires you to wear many hats. Managing your business finances can be especially important and time-consuming when it’s time to file your business income taxes. Here are five things you can do throughout the year to help you during the tax filing season and beyond. Tip #1 – Meet Regularly with Your CPA You should be working with your … [More]
Business Advantage: Ban The Box – an HR Prospective
As more states and cities move toward a “Ban the Box” hiring process, many businesses are unsure of what to do regarding applicants who have been previously convicted of a crime. The “Ban the Box” movement allows candidates to be considered for their qualifications first, without the stigma of a conviction or arrest record. For nearly all businesses, only criminal convictions … [More]
Keys to Internal Adoption of Digital Tools
Success happens from the inside out. There’s often an assumption in business that employees will naturally adopt new tools and technology simply because “they’re better.” But it takes more than the promise of a new and improved tool to get people on board. Businesses need to take steps to improve digital adoption in ways that boost administrative efficiency, reduce costs, … [More]
How to Make Mentorship Your Secret Weapon for Business Growth
Being a business owner is extremely exciting, yet it can also be challenging, especially in uncertain times like we are in right now. The pandemic has disrupted many industries, from hospitality and retail to food and travel. With inflation rising and supply chains getting impacted due to other global disturbances, business environments are likely to become even more … [More]
How to Prevent Online Identity Theft
Thinking someone can pretend to be you online for financial gain is scary. Unfortunately, in the U.S., identity theft is rising considerably. Being prepared helps protect your identity. According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 1.4 million identity thefts were reported in 2020, up from 650,523 in 2019. This is an increase of 113%. Since your bank is where you … [More]
Rekindle Your Creative Thinking
“Creativity is something you practice, not just a talent you’re born with.” —Tom Kelley and David Kelley According to a number of global surveys of chief executives, creativity is the most sought-after trait in leaders today. In these times of disruptive innovations, creative thinking is especially crucial for the rise and continued success of startup to stalwart … [More]
Cox Techs Install Critical Technology for the First 3D Printed Home in Arizona
Cox Communications, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, recently installed Cox Home Security and other critical technology for the first 3D-printed home in Arizona. Cox worked directly with the homeowners to provide all the technology the family would need to fully enjoy their new home on move-in day. The Cox services are donated for one year. Everything else was gifted … [More]
ProShred Arizona Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Arizona
ProShred Arizona raised more than $1,300 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Arizona and was able to shred and recycle more than 6,000 pounds of documents and files at its recent annual shred event. bbbsaz.org … [More]
Camelot Homes Receives Top Honors in Homebuyers’ Choice Awards
At the 27th Annual Homebuyers’ Choice Awards, Camelot Homes received first place in the nation for Purchase Experience in the medium builder category. The family-owned luxury homebuilder also received second place for Design Experience, and at least a top five placement for all other categories in which they were nominated. … [More]
Have Her Back One of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies
Have Her Back has been named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2022. Founded in 2019 by Caroline Dettman, Pamela Culpepper and Erin Gallagher, Have Her Back is a woman-owned, minority-led culture consultancy working with companies to tackle equity for all historically excluded groups differently and authentically driving change in … [More]
NAIOP Arizona Honored at Industry Merit Awards
The Arizona Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, was named 2022 Large Chapter of the Year at the annual Chapter Merit Awards. It also won an award for a record Highest Number of New Members among the 52 chapters across the U.S. and Canada last year, adding more than 270 new members in 2021. … [More]
